Tensions have been rising between the two groups for the last year.

At the same time, tensions are rising between rich and poor.

Over the course of the day tensions rise around the neighborhood.

That made sense, because the tension in the town square was rising.

He didn't need to look around to feel the tension rising on the bridge again.

Within the prison population, tension had risen in the past few days.

I felt a tension rising in her that had nothing to do with the conversation.

Tensions rise as the four become aware of each others' feelings.

This novel is set in 1908, as international tensions are rising and moving the world toward war.

Tensions rose again last June, when a bombing at a hotel in the center of the city killed three local people.